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I remember going to see Santa for the first time at the Co-op and taking my own children and grandchildren to see him. I was hoping to take my great grandson for the first time but alas he won't be there.

I forgot the westfields sole purpose was to force major UK brands to go bust in Derby!? I think puff the magic dragon doesn't realise we're still coming out of a major recession!!
There is one main reason why all these high street names are disappearing and that's the... internet! Why go out in the wet and cold when you can order online, it's cheaper, there's no parking charges and it's delivered to your door?

A visit to the co-op to see Father Christmas was a tradition in Derby once. I have not so fond memories of getting lost in the store as a pre-schooler. I wonder what the building is destined to become other than empty.

A visit to the co-op to see Father Christmas was a tradition in Derby once. I have not so fond memories of getting lost in the store as a pre-schooler. I wonder what the building is destined to become other than empty.

Another nail in Derbys coffin.
The city centre is dying, thanks to the councils short sighted approach in allowing the down-market Westfield dump to be built.
Never mind, the council can always increase the parking charges again - so that soon no one will bother going into Derby.

As a youngster, I have fond memories of the torturous climb up the spiral staircase with my mum to visit the record department. We'd squeeze into a booth to listen to a record. All that vinyl- what an unforgettable smell...... lovely.